What types of organizations do you work with?
I work with nonprofits, public agencies, and philanthropic organizations of all sizes—any mission-driven team seeking to strengthen programs, use data effectively, and create meaningful impact in the communities they serve.

What services do you offer?
I provide program evaluation, nonprofit consulting, and grant writing services. This includes designing and implementing evaluations, building data systems, training staff, refining program strategies, and creating competitive, evidence-based grant proposals.

How do you help organizations become more data-driven?
I guide organizations to move from random data collection to strategic, intentional use of information. Through evaluation, dashboards, learning frameworks, and staff training, I help teams turn data into actionable insight that drives program improvement and impact.

Can you assist with both short-term projects and long-term organizational development?
Yes. I work on one-time projects, such as specific grant proposals or program evaluations, as well as multi-year partnerships focused on building internal evaluation capacity, strategic learning, and sustainable impact practices.

Do you offer training or capacity-building for staff in evaluation or data use?
Absolutely. I provide customized workshops, coaching, and hands-on support to help teams understand evaluation methods, interpret data, and use findings to make strategic decisions that benefit both the organization and the communities it serves.

How do you approach program evaluation?
I use a systems-focused, community-centered approach. Evaluations are designed to measure outcomes, explore context, and uncover the human stories behind the numbers, ensuring results are meaningful and actionable.

What types of evaluation methods do you use?
I use both quantitative and qualitative methods, including surveys, focus groups, interviews, and outcome tracking systems. Methods are selected to align with program goals, organizational capacity, and the needs of the communities served.

Can you help us design data collection tools and frameworks?
Yes. I develop customized tools, logic models, and frameworks that help organizations systematically collect, track, and analyze data to support learning, reporting, and decision-making.

How do you ensure evaluations are community-centered and culturally responsive?
I prioritize participant voices, local knowledge, and cultural context in every evaluation. By using inclusive, participatory methods, I help organizations capture the perspectives of the communities they serve.

Do you provide ongoing support to help organizations use evaluation findings effectively?
Yes. I help organizations translate findings into action, whether through strategic planning, program refinement, staff training, or storytelling for funders and stakeholders.

How do you approach grant writing strategically?
I integrate evaluation insights, organizational strengths, and evidence of need to craft proposals that are both compelling and fundable. Each proposal is tailored to the funder’s priorities while maintaining the organization’s authentic voice.

Do you help with both government and private foundation proposals?
Yes. I have experience writing for a wide range of funders, including federal, state, local, and private foundations, ensuring proposals meet each funder’s requirements and expectations. Over the last 13 years, I’ve secured over $10 million in foundation, local, state, and federal grant funding.

Can you help organizations translate evaluation findings into fundable proposals?
Absolutely. I use data, evidence, and human narratives to strengthen proposals, showing funders both program outcomes and the deeper impact on communities.

How long does it usually take to develop a competitive grant proposal?
Timelines vary depending on complexity, size, and funder requirements. Typically, proposals take several days to a few months from initial planning to submission. I work closely with organizations to establish realistic timelines and milestones.

Do you provide coaching or editing support for internal grant writers?
Yes. I help staff refine drafts, align proposals with funder priorities, and strengthen data presentation and narrative storytelling, building internal capacity for future submissions.

What is your process for starting a new project?
I begin with a discovery phase to understand your mission, programs, challenges, and goals. From there, I co-create a plan with clear deliverables, timelines, and evaluation or proposal frameworks tailored to your needs.

How do you customize your services to fit each organization’s needs?
Every organization is unique. I tailor methods, tools, and strategies to fit your capacity, resources, and goals, ensuring practical solutions that can be sustained beyond my engagement.

How do you charge for your services?
I offer flexible models, including project-based fees and retainers. Each engagement is customized to the scope, complexity, and duration of the work.

Can you work with organizations remotely, or do you need to be on-site?

I work effectively both remotely and in person. Remote engagement includes virtual consultations, workshops, and collaborative platforms, while on-site support is available when needed for training, data collection, or strategic sessions.

What makes your approach different from others?
I combine rigorous evidence-based methods with a human-centered perspective, making data meaningful and actionable. I focus on equity, community voices, and organizational learning, helping teams turn information into strategy, insight, and lasting impact.